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BBC Four TV Guide

BBC Four dives into culture, history, arts and world cinema with thoughtful documentaries, acclaimed drama and curated film seasons. See what's on BBC Four on Saturday 14 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Four Schedule — Sat 14 Feb

12:20 AM

Heartbreakers at the BBC — 00:20

Volume 3
Some of music’s biggest stars pour their hearts out in this selection of classic performances from the BBC's archives.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
1:20 AM

The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill — 01:20

Film exploring Kate Bush's career and music, from 1978's Wuthering Heights to her 2011 album 50 Words for Snow, through the testimony of collaborators and those she has inspired.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:20 AM

Kate Bush at the BBC — 02:20

Kate Bush performs songs such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and Running up That Hill on BBC TV shows, alongside other intriguing and lesser-known material in the BBC studios.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:20 AM

Top of the Pops — 03:20

Tony Blackburn presents the pop chart programme, featuring Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Billy Ocean, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, 5000 Volts and The Real Thing.
Runtime: 30 min
3:50 AM

This is BBC Four — 03:50

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
5:30 AM

This is BBC Four — 05:30

This is BBC Four
Daily from 7.00pm.
Runtime: 13 hr 28 min
6:58 PM

This is BBC Four — 18:58

This is BBC Four
Programmes start at 7.00pm.
Runtime: 2 min
7:00 PM

Meet the Ancestors — 19:00

The Tomb That Time Forgot
Julian Richards joins a team of investigative officers and archaeologists in a field in Orkney to look at a burial chamber untouched for 5,000 years.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Great British Railway Journeys — 19:30

Long Itchington to Moseley
Michael Portillo’s railway journey reaches the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, where work is underway the biggest project of new railway infrastructure in Britain for a hundred years: HS2.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

The Good Old Days — 20:00

Leonard Sachs presents the old-time music hall programme. Guests include Nick Moll, Bernard Cribbins, Valerie Masterson, Bill Pertwee, Terence Alexander, Des Lane and Ray C Davis.
Runtime: 45 min
8:45 PM

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates — 20:45

Poison Pen
Whilst Hetty tries to help a stricken village, can Robert and Geoffrey conduct their own case?
Runtime: 50 min
9:35 PM

The Taste of Things — 21:35

French romance set in 1889, focusing on the enduring bond between gourmet chef Dodin and his cook of 20 years, Eugénie. Dodin resolves to woo Eugénie by cooking for her.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min
11:45 PM

This Cultural Life — 23:45

Juliette Binoche
Actor Juliette Binoche talks to John Wilson about the formative influences that shaped her career.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Four tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 14 February) on BBC Four, you can watch This is BBC Four, Meet the Ancestors, Great British Railway Journeys, and The Good Old Days. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC Four live?

You can watch BBC Four live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.

When does programming end on BBC Four today?

Today's programming on BBC Four ends at 00:15 with This Cultural Life.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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